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Cruise ship tours: Princess Cruises' Regal Princess

26. Regal Princess. Built in 2014, Regal Princess is a sister ship to Royal Princess that also measures 142,714 tons. Like Royal Princess, it is part of the line's new Royal Class of ships. Princess Cruises

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26. Regal Princess. Built in 2014, Regal Princess is a sister ship to Royal Princess that also measures 142,714 tons. Like Royal Princess, it is part of the line's new Royal Class of ships.
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Built at the Fincantieri shipyard near Trieste, Italy, the 142,714-ton Regal Princess is tied with sister ship Royal Princess as the largest Princess vessel ever. Princess Cruises

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Built at the Fincantieri shipyard near Trieste, Italy, the 142,714-ton Regal Princess is tied with sister ship Royal Princess as the largest Princess vessel ever.
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The Regal Princess' main pool area has a large rectangular pool and a plunge pool surrounded by curving wading areas and two hot tubs. Gene Sloan, USA TODAY

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The Regal Princess' main pool area has a large rectangular pool and a plunge pool surrounded by curving wading areas and two hot tubs.
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There are two hot tubs located to the sides of the Regal Princess' main Fountain Pool. Gene Sloan, USA TODAY

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There are two hot tubs located to the sides of the Regal Princess' main Fountain Pool.
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A close-up of the plunge pool on the Regal Princess' main deck. Gene Sloan, USA TODAY

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A close-up of the plunge pool on the Regal Princess' main deck.
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The Regal Princess' main pool area features a large movie screen that is home to the line's signature Movies Under the Stars program. Gene Sloan, USA TODAY

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The Regal Princess' main pool area features a large movie screen that is home to the line's signature Movies Under the Stars program.
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The Retreat Pool and Bar, on Deck 17 near the front of the vessel, is an adults-only area that is open to passengers at no extra cost. Gene Sloan, USA TODAY

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The Retreat Pool and Bar, on Deck 17 near the front of the vessel, is an adults-only area that is open to passengers at no extra cost.
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The Retreat Pool area has six private cabanas available at an extra charge. Gene Sloan, USA TODAY

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The Retreat Pool area has six private cabanas available at an extra charge.
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The Retreat Bar is just steps away from the Retreat pool. Gene Sloan, USA TODAY

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The Retreat Bar is just steps away from the Retreat pool.
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New on the Regal Princess is the Terrace Pool, which overlooks the back of the ship. Gene Sloan, USA TODAY

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New on the Regal Princess is the Terrace Pool, which overlooks the back of the ship.
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The Terrace Pool is located on Deck 17 just above the Horizon buffet. Gene Sloan, USA TODAY

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The Terrace Pool is located on Deck 17 just above the Horizon buffet.
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Like the Royal Princess, the Regal Princess has a "SeaWalk" -- a glass-enclosed walkway cantilevered nearly 30 feet off the side of the vessel. Gene Sloan, USA TODAY

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Like the Royal Princess, the Regal Princess has a "SeaWalk" -- a glass-enclosed walkway cantilevered nearly 30 feet off the side of the vessel.
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A close-up view of the Regal Princess' SeaWalk, which hangs off the side of the ship 17 decks above the sea. Gene Sloan, USA TODAY

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A close-up view of the Regal Princess' SeaWalk, which hangs off the side of the ship 17 decks above the sea.
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Passengers can look down 17 decks through glass flooring at the SeaWalk. Gene Sloan, USA TODAY

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Passengers can look down 17 decks through glass flooring at the SeaWalk.
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Like other Princess ships, the Regal Princess has a grand atrium called the Piazza that serves as a central hub. Gene Sloan, USA TODAY

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Like other Princess ships, the Regal Princess has a grand atrium called the Piazza that serves as a central hub.
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As with the Piazza on the Royal Princess, the Piazza on the Regal Princess is 50% larger than similar spaces on previous Princess ships and features natural lighting from curving walls of glass facing the sea. Gene Sloan, USA TODAY

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As with the Piazza on the Royal Princess, the Piazza on the Regal Princess is 50% larger than similar spaces on previous Princess ships and features natural lighting from curving walls of glass facing the sea.
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The Piazza is home to a wine bar, pizzeria and other food and drink outlets spread over three decks, including Ocean Terrace (shown here) -- a seafood bar that first debuted on Royal Princess. Gene Sloan, USA TODAY

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The Piazza is home to a wine bar, pizzeria and other food and drink outlets spread over three decks, including Ocean Terrace (shown here) -- a seafood bar that first debuted on Royal Princess.
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Located at the base level of the Piazza on Deck 5 is the International Cafe, which serves up espresso drinks (for an extra charge) as well as pastries, panini sandwiches and fresh-baked cookies. Gene Sloan, USA TODAY

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Located at the base level of the Piazza on Deck 5 is the International Cafe, which serves up espresso drinks (for an extra charge) as well as pastries, panini sandwiches and fresh-baked cookies.
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Pastries at the International Cafe are available at no extra charge. Gene Sloan, USA TODAY

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Pastries at the International Cafe are available at no extra charge.
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The Princess Theater, the Regal Princess' main theater, is notable for a design that doesn't have pillars blocking views. It's home to production shows and other nightly entertainment. Gene Sloan, USA TODAY

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The Princess Theater, the Regal Princess' main theater, is notable for a design that doesn't have pillars blocking views. It's home to production shows and other nightly entertainment.
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More intimate than the Princess Theater is the Royal Princess' Vista Lounge, which is home to a variety of entertainment nightly from live bands to comedians to illusionists. Gene Sloan, USA TODAY

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More intimate than the Princess Theater is the Royal Princess' Vista Lounge, which is home to a variety of entertainment nightly from live bands to comedians to illusionists.
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Princess Live! is a television studio built with space for a live audience. It'll be used to broadcast on-board shows, cooking demonstrations and other events throughout the day. Gene Sloan, USA TODAY

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Princess Live! is a television studio built with space for a live audience. It'll be used to broadcast on-board shows, cooking demonstrations and other events throughout the day.
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Located adjacent to the Crown Grill is the WheelHouse Bar, another Princess staple. It serves pub lunches daily in addition to a drink menu that include a variety of whiskey flights. Gene Sloan, USA TODAY

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Located adjacent to the Crown Grill is the WheelHouse Bar, another Princess staple. It serves pub lunches daily in addition to a drink menu that include a variety of whiskey flights.
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The Regal Princess' buffet eatery is twice as large as those on most previous Princess ships -- a nod to growing demand for casual dining on cruise ships. It's split into two areas, the Horizon Court (shown here) and the Horizon Bistro. Gene Sloan, USA TODAY

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The Regal Princess' buffet eatery is twice as large as those on most previous Princess ships -- a nod to growing demand for casual dining on cruise ships. It's split into two areas, the Horizon Court (shown here) and the Horizon Bistro.
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Closer to the outdoor pool deck, the Horizon Bistro section of the buffet area offers quick grab-and-go items in addition to a hibachi grill, rotisseries, carving stations, a taqueria and salad stations. Gene Sloan, USA TODAY

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Closer to the outdoor pool deck, the Horizon Bistro section of the buffet area offers quick grab-and-go items in addition to a hibachi grill, rotisseries, carving stations, a taqueria and salad stations.
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The Horizon Bistro also is home to The Pastry Shop, a dedicated space for fresh-made pastries, hot desserts and flambe. Gene Sloan, USA TODAY

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The Horizon Bistro also is home to The Pastry Shop, a dedicated space for fresh-made pastries, hot desserts and flambe.
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Hand-washing stations are located at the entrance to the Horizon Bistro buffet area. Gene Sloan, USA TODAY

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Hand-washing stations are located at the entrance to the Horizon Bistro buffet area.
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The most spacious of the 1,780 cabins on the Regal Princess are its 36 suites, one of which is shown here. Gene Sloan, USA TODAY

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The most spacious of the 1,780 cabins on the Regal Princess are its 36 suites, one of which is shown here.
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Suites feature a bedroom separate from the living room as well as two bathrooms and a large balcony. Gene Sloan, USA TODAY

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Suites feature a bedroom separate from the living room as well as two bathrooms and a large balcony.
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Suite bathrooms are large and offer full bathtubs as well as separate showers. Gene Sloan, USA TODAY

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Suite bathrooms are large and offer full bathtubs as well as separate showers.
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A suite bathtub. Gene Sloan, USA TODAY

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A suite bathtub.
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A shower in a suite bathroom. Gene Sloan, USA TODAY

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A shower in a suite bathroom.
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Suites have a secondary bathroom located just off the living room. Gene Sloan, USA TODAY

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Suites have a secondary bathroom located just off the living room.
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A suite balcony. Gene Sloan, USA TODAY

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A suite balcony.
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Among the most common of the Regal Princess' 1,780 cabins are its 358 Deluxe Balcony cabins -- a larger version of the ship's standard balcony cabin. Gene Sloan, USA TODAY

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Among the most common of the Regal Princess' 1,780 cabins are its 358 Deluxe Balcony cabins -- a larger version of the ship's standard balcony cabin.
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